On This Day
Saturday, July 20, 1872
Standings
National Association
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Stockings | 22 | 2 | .917 | -- |
| Mutuals | 17 | 9 | .654 | 6.0 |
| Canaries | 17 | 9 | .654 | 6.0 |
| Athletics | 14 | 6 | .700 | 6.0 |
| Haymakers | 14 | 10 | .583 | 8.0 |
| Forest Citys | 6 | 14 | .300 | 14.0 |
| Mansfields | 3 | 10 | .231 | 13.5 |
| Olympics | 2 | 7 | .222 | 12.5 |
| Atlantics | 2 | 10 | .167 | 14.0 |
| Eckfords | 0 | 10 | .000 | 15.0 |
| Nationals | 0 | 10 | .000 | 15.0 |
Games
Daily Leaders
Hits
| Rk | Player | H |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davy Force | 5 |
| 2 | Bub McAtee | 4 |
| 3 | Doug Allison | 3 |
| 3 | Steve Bellan | 3 |
| 3 | 5 others tied | 3 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steve Bellan | 3 |
| 2 | George Bechtel | 2 |
| 2 | Nat Hicks | 2 |
| 2 | Bub McAtee | 2 |
| 2 | 2 others tied | 2 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Eggler | 2 |
| 2 | Wes Fisler | 1 |
| 2 | John Hatfield | 1 |
Dominance
| Rk | Player | DOM |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick McBride | 0.21 |
| 2 | George Zettlein | 0.13 |
| 3 | Candy Cummings | 0.08 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Candy Cummings | 1 |
| 1 | George Zettlein | 1 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick McBride | 3 |
| 2 | George Zettlein | 2 |
| 3 | Candy Cummings | 1 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Season Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cap Anson | .413 |
| 2 | Davy Force | .413 |
| 3 | Dave Eggler | .407 |
| 4 | Scott Hastings | .400 |
| 5 | Tim Murnane | .397 |
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Count Gedney | 3 |
| 2 | Dick Higham | 2 |
| 2 | Fred Treacey | 2 |
| 2 | Jimmy Wood | 2 |
| 2 | George Wright | 2 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Spalding | 29 |
| 2 | Tom York | 28 |
| 3 | Dick Higham | 26 |
| 4 | Ross Barnes | 25 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 25 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dave Eggler | 10 |
| 2 | John Hatfield | 7 |
| 2 | Mike McGeary | 7 |
| 4 | George Bechtel | 5 |
| 4 | 5 others tied | 5 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Spalding | 1.35 |
| 2 | Cherokee Fisher | 2.15 |
| 3 | Harry Wright | 2.16 |
| 4 | George Zettlein | 2.27 |
| 5 | Dick McBride | 2.58 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Spalding | 22 |
| 2 | Candy Cummings | 16 |
| 3 | Dick McBride | 14 |
| 4 | George Zettlein | 13 |
| 5 | Bobby Mathews | 12 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick McBride | 25 |
| 2 | Candy Cummings | 20 |
| 2 | Bobby Mathews | 20 |
| 4 | George Zettlein | 17 |
| 5 | Al Spalding | 14 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John McMullin | 1 |
365 Day Leaders
Batting Average
| Rk | Player | Avg |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
Home Runs
| Rk | Player | HR |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fred Treacey | 5 |
| 2 | Count Gedney | 3 |
| 2 | Levi Meyerle | 3 |
| 2 | Jimmy Wood | 3 |
| 5 | 5 tied | 2 |
Runs Batted In
| Rk | Player | RBI |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cal McVey | 47 |
| 2 | Al Spalding | 44 |
| 3 | Ross Barnes | 41 |
| 4 | Jimmy Wood | 39 |
| 5 | Lip Pike | 38 |
Stolen Bases
| Rk | Player | SB |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ned Cuthbert | 14 |
| 1 | John McMullin | 14 |
| 3 | Dave Eggler | 13 |
| 3 | Mike McGeary | 13 |
| 3 | Jimmy Wood | 13 |
ERA
| Rk | Player | ERA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Spalding | 2.03 |
| 2 | George Zettlein | 2.19 |
| 3 | Bobby Mathews | 2.96 |
| 4 | Dick McBride | 3.09 |
| 5 | Candy Cummings | 3.42 |
Wins
| Rk | Player | W |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Spalding | 31 |
| 2 | Dick McBride | 21 |
| 2 | George Zettlein | 21 |
| 4 | Candy Cummings | 16 |
| 5 | Bobby Mathews | 14 |
Strikeouts
| Rk | Player | SO |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dick McBride | 29 |
| 2 | George Zettlein | 26 |
| 3 | Bobby Mathews | 24 |
| 4 | Al Spalding | 21 |
| 5 | 2 tied | 20 |
Saves
| Rk | Player | Sv |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John McMullin | 1 |
| 1 | Harry Wright | 1 |